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I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.

I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really enjoy listening to music, both old favorites and new interests, reading classics, and gaming/playing basketball with my friends.
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals!
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Currently, I am in the master's program at the University of New Mexico where I am continuing my education in philosophy. Ultimately, I hope to go on to earn a PhD in Philosophy so that I can continue engaging in my passions for learning and teaching. While in school, I have spent countless hours coaching high school speech and debate both in person and working online with students across the country. My focus in coaching has been to emphasize philosophy and critical thought to prepare students to think through novel arguments on their own. I am passionate about teaching and tutoring because I love seeing students learn to be intellectually independent and think through problems on their own terms by developing their critical thinking skills. I have devoted my life to education because I am passionate about it, and I try to share some of my passion for learning with the students I work with. I tutor all sorts of Standardized Tests, and I particularly enjoy working on logic-based problems like analogies and math sections. When I am not tutoring or reading for school, I enjoy strategy games (both board games and video games), listening to music, hiking, playing basketball, and just relaxing with friends.
I am a graduate of McGill University (BA First Class Honors) and the University of Edinburgh (MSc First Class Honors with Distinction) with over eight years of tutoring experience. I am currently a curriculum developer for a company which creates relatable and culturally-literate courses for middle and high-schools, and am particularly adept at communicating and explaining concepts in a quirky, engaging, and intelligent manner. I was named Scotland International Young Thinker of the Year 2014 for exactly that sort of work. Much of my tutoring background is in test-prep and essay coaching, which I enjoy because it allows the tutor and student to think strategically together, and work as a team to achieve concrete results. I have worked with students ranging in age from 6-32, and believe that, in an educational context, a few jokes never hurt anybody. I love reading and learning, and my educational approach is centered around making the material just as engaging to students as it is to me. I think J.K. Rowlings, the writer of Harry Potter, is just as brilliant as Stephen Hawking, and in my free time, I manage my (terrible) fantasy baseball team, write songs for my comedy band, and crack jokes about terrible science-fiction movies with my friends.
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Students often find information organization systems—like cataloging, classification schemes (Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress), and metadata standards—conceptually challenging because they require understanding both theoretical principles and practical application. Another common struggle is grasping research methodologies in library science, particularly how to design user studies, interpret qualitative data from patron interviews, and distinguish between correlation and causation when analyzing library usage patterns. Additionally, students frequently underestimate the complexity of information literacy instruction and struggle to articulate how to teach patrons critical evaluation of sources—especially in an era of misinformation and information overload.
A tutor can break down how different research methods apply specifically to library science questions—such as using surveys to assess patron needs, conducting case studies of library programs, or analyzing circulation data statistically. They can help you design your own small-scale studies, understand sampling bias in library research, and critically read empirical studies about information behavior or collection development. This skill is essential for coursework and professional practice, where you'll need to justify decisions about services, resources, and policies with evidence rather than assumptions.
Library Sciences is full of frameworks—from information behavior models (like Kuhlthau's Information Search Process) to collection development theories to intellectual freedom principles—but students often memorize them without seeing how they guide actual decisions. A tutor can help you practice translating theory into practice: for example, using Ranganathan's Five Laws of Library Science to evaluate a library's service model, or applying user-centered design principles to improve a library's website. Working through case studies and real scenarios helps you develop the critical thinking needed to solve problems librarians face daily.
Library Sciences writing emphasizes evidence-based argumentation: you'll write policy analyses (like proposing a new collection policy), research papers on information access issues, and position statements on professional ethics. The key challenge is supporting claims with both empirical research and professional standards—you need to cite studies about patron behavior, reference relevant ALA guidelines, and construct logical arguments about why libraries should take certain approaches. A tutor can help you structure these arguments clearly, integrate evidence effectively, and develop the professional voice expected in library science discourse.
Information literacy instruction is a core library science competency, but students struggle to move beyond generic "evaluate sources" checklists to understand the deeper pedagogical principles. A tutor can help you explore how people actually search for and evaluate information (drawing on research in information behavior), design instruction tailored to specific patron groups and contexts, and understand how cognitive biases affect information seeking. You'll learn to distinguish between teaching search skills and teaching critical thinking—a crucial difference in modern librarianship where misinformation and algorithmic filtering are major challenges.
Cataloging requires mastering both the technical standards (MARC records, RDA, controlled vocabularies) and the conceptual logic behind them—understanding why libraries organize information the way they do. Students struggle because it feels abstract until they see how cataloging decisions directly impact whether patrons can actually find materials. A tutor can help you practice applying classification systems to real items, understand the trade-offs between different organizational approaches, and grasp why metadata standards matter for discovery in digital environments. This hands-on practice transforms cataloging from memorization into genuine understanding.
Professional standards and ethics are woven throughout library science—from the ALA Code of Ethics (intellectual freedom, patron privacy, professional conduct) to standards for different library types and services. Many coursework assignments ask you to apply these standards to real dilemmas: Should a library restrict access to certain materials? How do you balance intellectual freedom with community values? A tutor can help you understand these frameworks deeply enough to reason through complex situations rather than just citing policies. This critical thinking about your professional responsibilities is what separates competent librarians from exceptional ones.
Modern librarians work with data constantly—circulation statistics, user surveys, website analytics, and assessment metrics—but many students lack confidence interpreting or presenting this information. You need to understand basic statistical concepts (averages, distributions, significance), read data visualizations critically, and know when correlation doesn't imply causation (a common mistake when analyzing library usage). A tutor can demystify statistics in a library context, helping you practice analyzing real datasets from libraries, understanding what questions data can and cannot answer, and presenting findings persuasively to stakeholders.
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